Tamarind-Spiced Chickpeas And Spinach Recipe

Name: Tamarind-Spiced Chickpeas And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon evaporated cane juice sugar; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste; red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 1 (6 ounce) package pre-washed Baby Spinach (about 6 cups); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 pinch cayenne
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon evaporated cane juice sugar
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
red pepper flakes, to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1 (6 ounce) package pre-washed Baby Spinach (about 6 cups)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
pepper, to taste

1
Heat oil spray in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add small amounts of water as needed to keep onions from burning.
3
Add cumin, coriander and cayenne to skillet and stir to coat onion with spices.
4
Cook for one minute then add diced tomatoes, with their juice, water, sugar, red pepper flakes and tamarind concentrate. Stir to mix well.
5
Add chickpeas and bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
6
Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

110

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil flavored cooking spray, 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Tamarind-Spiced Chickpeas And Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamarind-Spiced Chickpeas And Spinach

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